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Sheep mart comment: small entries of lambs and hoggets in many sales

Lamb numbers are slow to build in many marts in the west in particular, with hogget entries declining significantly in the last week.

MARKETS 13 May 2026

Sheep mart comment: small entries of lambs and hoggets in many sales

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Camera at the Mart: brisk trade for bull calves in Castleisland

Camera at the Mart: brisk trade for bull calves in Castleisland

MARKETS 12 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: demand for bull calves strengthens as supply slips in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: demand for bull calves strengthens as supply slips in Bandon

MARKETS 11 May 2026

Sheep mart comment: hogget quality becoming very mixed

Sheep mart comment: hogget quality becoming very mixed

Sheep mart comment: hogget quality becoming very mixed

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: exceptional trade for bull calves in New Ross

Camera at the Mart: exceptional trade for bull calves in New Ross

Camera at the Mart: exceptional trade for bull calves in New Ross

MARKETS 6 May 2026

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Camera at the Mart: 1,500 calves at May bank holiday sale in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: 1,500 calves at May bank holiday sale in Bandon

The balance of supply and demand was at play in Bandon Mart for this week's calf sale with strong activity from both farmers and shippers resulting in prices holding firm. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Sheep mart prices: hogget entries falling, lambs slow to build

Sheep mart prices: hogget entries falling, lambs slow to build

Prices in mart sales are steady and with quality becoming more variable, agents are active for good-quality hoggets.

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: strong trade for forward and heavy cattle in Tuam

Camera at the Mart: strong trade for forward and heavy cattle in Tuam

Tuam Mart’s general cattle sale on Monday saw phenomenal demand from feedlot buyers and farmer finishers for good-quality forward store cattle.

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: lambs sell to €224 in Raphoe Mart

Camera at the Mart: lambs sell to €224 in Raphoe Mart

Demand for lambs was solid, while there was also a keen appetite for ewe hoggets, with lots weighing 50kg selling from €215 to €219.

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: traditional breeds take over in Tipp

Camera at the Mart: traditional breeds take over in Tipp

There was an improved trade compared with last week in Tipperary Town Mart, where Angus- and Hereford-crosses had a firm grip on supply.

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: bit of bite returns to calf trade in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: bit of bite returns to calf trade in Bandon

There was an improvement in price at Bandon Mart this week, where just short of 1,800 calves went through the ring. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: super display of continental-cross calves in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: super display of continental-cross calves in Carnew

Continental calves were in good supply at Carnew Mart for the Co Wicklow mart's sale last week, with good demand coming from both farmers and shippers for them, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 22 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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